By Jim Beaugez Under cover of darkness during the early hours of June 7, 1863, an army of 1,500 Confederate troops approached ...

This episode opens with a dramatic account of the turning point of war: the Battle of Gettysburg ... This extended episode then chronicles the fall of Vicksburg, the New York draft riots, the ...

A blend of history, art, dining ... Related: Our Favorite Towns to Visit in Mississippi The Siege of Vicksburg in 1863 played a major role in the outcome of the Civil War. Learn more about ...